We know not; nor can we understand—
how then, can we explain what It is? The Unknown—Unmanifest—the very root of all inquiry. That is the essence of the Kena Upanishad, hence the essence, soul and aim of Kena Artists' Initiative. While one of the functions of Kena is to host curated art events and public art interventions and supporting artists and specific art projects. It's intention primarily i
s that of an artists' residency. Kena provides a space for study and for the confluence of various creative tributaries. Within this space, emphasis is placed on respect, sustainability, active response to change and cultural and structural diversity. Kena aspires to bring together artists of disparate disciplines and media—and artists of varying experience within their media. Kena seeks inspiration from, and appreciation for, all forms of artistic expression, cultivating an engaged and nurturing environment for collaborations and conversations between artists and their various works. Encouraging the exploration of new and established practices through interaction, Kena also facilitates outstation residencies, allowing residents find a space for deep and solitary reflection on-site, away from a loud urban setting in tranquil places like Auroville, Goa, Ladakh, Ooty and Punjab.
